One bed is available on the inpatient eating disorders unit.Assessment findings for four patients are listed as follows.Which patient has priority for admission?
A) Weight decreased from 150 to 102 lb in 4 months.Vital signs are T 96.9°F; P 46 beats/min; BP 68/48 mm Hg.Amenorrhea for 8 months.
B) Weight decreased from 110 to 86 lb in 4 months.Vital signs are T 97.5°F; P 60 beats/min; BP 80/66 mm Hg.Amenorrhea for 2 months.
C) Weight decreased from 120 to 90 lb in 3 months.Vital signs are T 98°F; P 50 beats/min; BP 70/50 mm Hg.Menstruation scant for 3 months.
D) Weight decreased from 90 to 78 lb in 5 months.Vital signs are T 97.7°F; P 62 beats/min; BP 74/52 mm Hg.Menstruation irregular for 6 months.
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